VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A newly designated “Spectrum Alert” was issued on Wednesday for a missing teen with autism out of Central Florida.
In a release, state officials announced that the teen — identified as Dominick Harris, 17 — was last seen near the 700 block of South Alabama Avenue in DeLand.
At the time, he was spotted wearing a black shirt, pajama pants, and black “HEYDUDE” shoes, the release notes.
“Dominick may be travelling in the DeLand, Florida area or to Alabama,” the release reads.
Harris is described as standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall; weighing around 125 pounds; and having blonde hair and hazel eyes.
The Florida Spectrum Alert is aimed at quickly alerting communities to help locate and ensure the safe recovery of missing children with autism spectrum disorder.
While the alert system was established last year, it officially kicked off on Wednesday.
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